Black light fixtures for kitchen

A black kitchen light is chosen for the contrast it creates and the light it casts on the worktop. A pendant above the island, a ceiling light for general illumination or a chandelier above the table: the models in this selection combine metal, glass or wood with LED, E27 or GU10 sockets, in IP20.

• Choosing a black light for a modern kitchen
• Ideal light colour
• Installing a pendant
• Choosing a chandelier
• Matching black
• Where to install it
• Trends
• Maintenance

Which black kitchen lights should you choose for a modern kitchen?

For a modern kitchen, choose a black light that structures the space without darkening it: a pendant above the island, a discreet ceiling light or a chandelier above the table. The models in the collection mostly combine metal, iron or aluminium with black, gold or white finishes, with LED, E27 or GU10 sockets.

Black kitchen lights for a modern kitchen

The modern style dominates the selection, ahead of contemporary. A black ceiling light in metal or aluminium illuminates the room without cluttering the ceiling: the Zephyr Sky ceiling light comes in several sizes, in LED, and can also be mounted as a surface-mounted spotlight. For a coherent modern kitchen decor, keep a single family of finishes and echo the colours of the cabinet fronts.

Black kitchen lights for designer kitchens

A designer kitchen embraces a more sculptural light, in tube, ball or oval form, sometimes lifted by a gold accent. Glass and brass recur often and converse with the tapware. Browse the designer kitchen lights to see the lines. The modern kitchen lights cover the more understated shapes. The selection can be viewed online, including for anyone looking for lighting clearance in Lyon: the references shown on each product page are the ones available.

What is the ideal light colour for a kitchen?

In a kitchen, warm white (2700 to 3500 K) creates a soft dining atmosphere, while neutral white (3500 to 4500 K) gives a crisper light for preparing food. Cool white (4500 to 6500 K) suits functional areas. The collection offers these three ranges depending on the model, in LED or with E27, GU10, G9 or E14 bulbs.

Warm white 2700-3500 K for a dining atmosphere

Around 3000 K, the light leans towards amber and softens evening meals, as in a cafe open to the living room. This is the setting that best suits a dining room pendant placed above a table. Many models accept a dimmer, which lets you lower the intensity after dinner without changing the bulb.

Neutral white 3500-4500 K for the worktop

Around 4000 K, food colours stay true and cast shadows are reduced: practical for chopping and cooking. The Elra ceiling light, in metal and glass with a GU10 socket, works in this range. If the room opens onto the living room, a black pendant light directed at the worktop avoids lighting the whole space too white.

Kitchen pendant: how to install it above the island or table?

A kitchen pendant is installed above the island or table, at a height that lets the eye pass without glare. First check the ceiling height, the dimensions of the light and the presence of a power point. The models in the collection are IP20, suitable for dry rooms, with widths from 100 to 120 cm for XXL pendants.

Italian design kitchen pendant

For this type of pendant, look at the shape before the colour: tubes dominate, followed by balls then ovals. The Tela pendant, in metal, aluminium, iron and acrylic, comes in several widths, in GU10, and accepts a dimmer. Allow generally 75 to 85 cm between the bottom of the light and a worktop, a little higher above a table.

Large chandelier for a high ceiling

With a generous ceiling height, a wider piece fills the void above the island without crowding the kitchen. A 150 cm wide light then changes the scale of the room. A large format requires checking the ceiling load and the length of the suspensions, then entrusting the connection to a professional.

Modern kitchen chandelier: which model for a table or an open room?

A modern kitchen chandelier is chosen according to the table and the openness of the room: linear above an island, compact above a table, or wider if the kitchen opens onto the living room. The collection includes LED, E27, E14 and GU10 chandeliers, in metal, iron, glass or acrylic, with widths from 95 cm to 150 cm.

Modern kitchen chandelier above the table

Above a table, aim for a width smaller than the tabletop so guests do not bump into it. The Mara LED chandelier comes in 100, 120 and 150 cm, in black, gold or green, with dimmer. The Tira chandelier, in metal and brass, measures 100 cm wide by 50 cm, in E27.

Chandelier for a living room open to the kitchen

When the kitchen opens onto the living room, a single light can cover both uses if it is wide enough and hung high enough. A glass model or a large Italian chandelier moves from a table to a sofa without changing style. The modern living room lights give size references, and the Vira chandelier comes in 100 and 120 cm, in GU10.

How to match a black light with a white, wood or green kitchen?

Black matches a white kitchen to create a sharp contrast, with wood to warm the room, and with green for a more botanical feel. In the collection, black dominates, often combined with gold, white, beige or green. Metal, brass, glass and solid wood create the link with the cabinet fronts.

Black kitchen lights for a white kitchen

On white fronts, black draws clean lines and gold warms the whole without weighing it down. A designer piece for the living room nearby can pick up the same family of shades if the two rooms connect. If you prefer to soften the contrast, take a look at the beige lights before deciding.

Black kitchen lights for a wood kitchen

Solid wood and black work well when the light picks up a warm shade: the black and gold vintage kitchen chandelier, in metal, brass and solid wood, measures 22 cm in diameter by 17 cm high, in E27. Many lines from modern kitchen decoration combine these two materials. If green appeals to you more, compare the green lights. A wood model will also find its place in a selection of black wood lights.

Kitchen light: where to install a black model in the room?

In a kitchen, a black light can be mounted on the ceiling for general lighting, as a pendant above the island or table, or as a wall light on a clear wall. The models in the collection are IP20, so reserved for dry rooms. For a toilet or a bathroom, check the zone and the required protection rating.

Above the worktop and island

A worktop is best worked with light that comes from close by: an adjustable wall light or a wall strip. The Lueur Flexible wall light, in metal and acrylic, measures 21 x 3 cm, comes in 7 and 9 W with dimmer. A compact piece will also suit a small hallway or entrance, like the toilet lights when the room stays dry.

In a kitchen open to the living room

In an open room, lighting is distributed in layers rather than a single strong point: a discreet ceiling light for moving around, a chandelier above the table, a wall light near the worktop. If the neighbouring room lacks light, the LED living room lights complete the setup. For an adjoining wet room, turn to a designer bathroom light with the appropriate rating.

What are the trendiest kitchen lights?

The trendiest kitchen lights remain black pendants and chandeliers with modern or contemporary lines, with tube, ball or oval shapes. The collection also mixes gold accents, smoked glass and materials such as brass or solid wood. The industrial and vintage style appears on some models, without dominating the selection.

Black kitchen lights for a contemporary kitchen

Contemporary style is recognisable by its wider volumes and taut lines. The Signature chandelier, in metal, aluminium and copper, measures 95 cm wide by 30 cm, in GU10, with dimmer. Tinted glass adds a softer touch, to be seen in the smoked glass lights.

Original kitchen lights

For a room that breaks the mould, a glass ball or an oval shape replaces the usual linear form. The Sphère Céleste, in brass, glass and metal, measures 15 x 25 cm, in E27, with three light temperatures. An unexpected colour can also do the job, as with the blue lights.

How to maintain a black kitchen light?

To maintain a black kitchen light, regularly dust the metal, glass or acrylic surfaces with a soft cloth and avoid abrasive products. Check the bulb and the dimmer if the lighting weakens. The collection is mostly LED, with LED, E27, GU10, G9 or E14 sockets depending on the model.

Cleaning metal and glass finishes

A dry cloth is enough on metal, steel and aluminium. On glass, use a mild solvent-free cleaner, then dry to avoid marks. Brass patinates over time: you can leave it as is or polish it lightly. Avoid scouring pads, which scratch the black finish and expose the bare metal.

Checking the bulb and dimmer

If the light dims or flickers, first test the bulb, then the dimmer if there is one. A replacement LED bulb must remain compatible with the original socket. To see all the models by room or style, our lighting collection is a good starting point.

All references can be ordered online with secure payment, tracked delivery and returns; Designix customer service helps with choosing dimensions and sockets before ordering. A black kitchen light comes down to three points: width, socket and light temperature. Note these three values, compare the product pages, then order.

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